| Planning application | 2014 | Planning application TP-2014-64 lodged |
| Approved | By 2019 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Dec 2019 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2023 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2023 | Palace Theatre completed: 12 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 07 May 2024 | ALTERATION TO 3 SMOKE DETECTORS AND AN EXIT SIGN IN BASEMENT 1 & 2 | $2k |
| 22 Feb 2023 | Stage 2 - Retention system, bulk excavation, protection works, inground services civil and superstructure, excluding works along west laneway and existing wall. | $79.6m |
| 22 Feb 2023 | Stage 3 - Hydraulic, electrical, fire, mechanical and lift services including works along the west laneway and existing wall. | $79.6m |
| 22 Feb 2023 | Stage 4 - Balance of building works to completion. | $79.6m |
| 13 Nov 2020 | Stage 5 - Recladding works as per the agreed protection works. | $79.7m |
| 20 Dec 2019 | Stage 1 - New 16 storey hotel development. Demolition of existing building including heritage facade retention. | $79.6m |
| 09 Nov 2017 | Alterations to existing nightclub | $95k |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Stage 2 - Non-structural partial internal strip out of existing ceiling and cornice | $205k |
| 21 May 2012 | Stage 2: Architectural and services stage - Air conditioning shelf. The Palace Theatre | $30k |
| 18 May 2012 | Stage 3: Alteration | $5k |
| 20 Nov 2009 | The Palace Theatre - alterations to existing building. Air conditioning shelf | $30k |
| 24 Aug 2009 | Stage 1b - Front Canopy (Fire services) and Sprinkler alterations | $19k |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Alterations to existing internal stairs | $9k |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Alterations to Canopy and Facade | $45k |
| 15 Sept 2008 | Stage 2: Second Floor bar alterations. | $20k |
| 18 July 2008 | Alteration-Fire Safety Upgrade | $20k |
| 22 Jan 2003 | Internal alterations to the metro night club (int doors) | $2k |
| 14 Aug 2001 | Internal alterations to the metro nightclub (internal doors) | $2k |
| 23 Feb 2001 | stage 2 final :grnd fl cafe & internal nightclub alts to metro nightclub. | $800k |
| 26 Sept 2000 | stage 1: alts to metro nightclub. | $20k |
Is Palace Theatre residential or commercial?
Palace Theatre is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Palace Theatre built?
Palace Theatre was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Palace Theatre have?
Palace Theatre has 12 floors above ground.
Does Palace Theatre have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 235 hotel rooms at Palace Theatre.
Who designed and built Palace Theatre?
Jinshan Investment Group developed Palace Theatre, Bates Smart designed it and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Palace Theatre?
About 12 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1012 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Palace Theatre?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Bourke St #9, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Palace Theatre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO500).
Has any work been done on Palace Theatre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Palace Theatre since 2000. The most recent was in May 2024.
Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0); Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0); Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
